Child Custody lawyers in Illinois Maxine Weiss to Sunney Kohlhoss

Firm: Weiss Kunz & Oliver, LLC

776 Busse Highway , Park Ridge , Illinois 60068

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Maxine Weiss Kunz is a Founding Member and Partner of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC and has been practicing 100% family law since 2005, including traditional litigation, adoptions, and collaborative law. She is certified for appointment as a Child Representative or Guardian ad Litem in Cook County. She is also certified to practice collaborative law in Illinois. Maxine is on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts.. Maxine received her undergraduate degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she double-majored in Psychology and Telecommunications. She earned her J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law where she received a certificate in its Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution program, and was a member of Kent's prestigious Mock Trial Advocacy Team.. Maxine Weiss Kunz has published numerous articles, lectured on various family law issues, and is a member of the following professional organizations: Illinois State Bar Association, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Chicago Bar Association, and DuPage County Bar Association. She is substantially involved in the ISBA, including sitting on committees and frequent volunteer work. In March 2018, she was featured in a spotlight article in The Catalyst, the newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law. The newsletter highlights the passion and dedication that Maxine brings to her work in family law, as well as her achievements and the recognition she has received, including her selection as a 2020 Super Lawyer and as one of 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch by the American Society of Legal Advocates.. Maxine is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and she sits on the organization's Board of Directors. AFCC is the premier interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members include many of the leading practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers in the family court arena.. Maxine, her husband, three children, and their pets live west of the city. In her "free time," she enjoys swimming and yoga, and is involved in a monthly book club.

Firm: Kuffel Law, LLC

400 KNOLL STREET SUITE B , WHEATON , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Abuse, Family, Child Support, Adoption, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation

I have a distinct background from working at the Cook County Public Guardian's Office representing abused and neglected children for 7 years, which gives me an edge over many other fellow family law attorneys. I honed my litigation skills fighting state's attorney's and public defenders every single day in court.   That experience also lead to my nomination as the Chair of the Children's Advocacy Section in DuPage and to many GAL appointments around the area.  I pride myself on being the go-to attorney in the area for DCFS cases, child custody, guardianship and adoption cases.  Notwithstanding my zealous advocacy in the courtroom, I value your money and your time and I do everything in my power to avoid unnecessary drama and keep your legal fees down. Call today to set up a consult.

Firm: Ames Law Office

Po Box 55 , Orion , Illinois 61273

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who looks for the best in everyone and gives the best of themselves.. I believe in the law and have lived it my whole life. My family has been in the legal business for over fifty years. I grew up in this law office with my dad and brother and now we practice together. We are a general law firm. I am a negotiator until it's time to fight. I believe in my clients and truly want to help them. However, I tell it like it is. My love is custody and family law, but I practice all types of law. I have won many fathers their children and helped many women keep their children. I have also served as a litigation support witness wherein I was hired to render expert testimony concerning family law issues. I have also published an article in the Catalyst, November 2003, Vol. 9. No. 2 Illinois State Bar Association publication titled: Reflections of a downstate family lawyer’s experience with domestic violence and the law: Intentional infliction of a spouse’s emotional distress.  I am a mediator and arbitration judge. I always believe that my clients should neogatate when ever possible; however, many times there comes a time when that is not possible and I am a fighter for justice.

Firm: Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi

4433 W. Touhy Ave , Lincolnwood , Illinois 60712

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Traffic Violations, Wills, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody

I offer clients an extensive range of knowledge and experience in complex financial, parenting allocation (formerly known as custody) and property distribution family law cases.  If you have unique issues that the process of divorce may involve, such as valuation and division of property including closely held corporations and professional practices, parenting responsiblity, child and spousal support, children's educational expenses, paternity, prenuptial planning and estate planning directives, consider a consultation. Practice areas also include child visitation, post decree Judgment enforcement, college expense enforcement, spousal maintenance modification, child support modifcation, and civil union agreements. Past clients have included physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, scientists, business owners, clergy members, home-makers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.. I have lectured, locally and nationally, in the areas of legal ethics, civility and professionalism, child custody, and family law, for the National Business Institute, Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.. Good communication and a hands on approach to each case is a priority when assisting my clients as they go through the process of transitioning their lives.  Although I can aggressively litigate, I promote a cooperative strategy to alleviate the emotional stresses inherent in family law issues when it best benefits my client.. My offices have the convenient location of Lincolnwood, Illinois a few blocks east of I94 at Touhy Avenue.

Firm: Law Office of Robert F. Kramer Ltd.

16210 S Lincoln Highway , Plainfield , Illinois 60586

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Sandra R. Clark joined The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. in 1998.  She received her law degree from the Northern Illinois University School of Law in 1994 and a certificate in divorce mediation from Northwestern University.  Ms. Clark practices in Will, Kendall and Grundy Counties, where she focuses on Divorce and Family Law matters exclusively.  She is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience.  In addition, Sandra has a reputation of aggressively fighting for her clients while maintaining a professional demeanor.  Furthermore, she has a common sense, no nonsense approach to everything she does, which her clients, Judges and attorneys alike respect.

Firm: Anderson Law Office

301 N Neil St Ste 434 , Champaign , Illinois 61820

Practice Areas: Divorce, DUI & DWI, Family, Military Law, Personal Injury, Speeding Ticket, Domestic Violence, Government, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Lawsuits & Disputes, Alimony, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Powers Law, P.C.

408 Court St. , Pekin , Illinois 61554

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Turrisi Law, LLC

1032 W. Taylor St , Chicago , Illinois 60607

Practice Areas: Child Custody

If you find yourself facing a difficult family situation, you can count on me to help you through it.  I will listen to your priorities and help you make the right decisions about your case.  I will ardently defend you in court, while always looking for a fair agreement.  I promise fair and reasonable attorneys' fees, excellent communication, and efficient services.  Please call me if you would like to discuss your case.

105 S. York Rd., Suite 440 , Elmhurst , Illinois 60126

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody

Firm: SK Law, P.C.

30 N LaSalle St , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Distinguished as a gifted negotiator and fierce litigator, Sunney Kohlhoss founded SK Law over twelve years ago to provide sophisticated legal representation at a reasonable cost. Sunney has devoted her career to bringing the most complex cases to resolution, having worked on some of Chicago’s most high-profile, contentious cases. With her prior experience at a forensic accounting firm, coupled with her personal experience as a child of a complex divorce proceeding, Sunney has unparalleled perspective and knowledge to simplify even the most complex matters. By understanding her opponents as well as she understands her clients, Sunney is often able to accomplish her client’s goals through negotiation, or through sophisticated litigation aimed to minimize costs.. Sunney studied journalism at the University of Colorado where she learned to study all night and ski all day. She received a scholarship to attend the Chicago-Kent School of Law where she graduated in 2007. Sunney has been a member of the Illinois Bar in good standing since 2007 and is preparing for admission to the California Bar.. Sunney likes loud music, natural wine, and “basic” romantic comedies—to the horror of her husband who makes intelligent independent movies. Sunney is the proud mother of a rambunctious daughter who is the sunshine of her every day.

747 Lake Cook Road , Deerfield , Illinois 60015

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Law Office of Ninh Ma

200 W. Madison, Suite 2100 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: GMR Family Law LLP

161 North Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Even at the start of her family law career in 1995 as a fierce litigator at a well-known matrimonial firm in Chicago, deep down Nanette knew she would be most effective at helping families if she led her own firm. Realizing that goal eight years later, she founded what today is Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP - a highly respected boutique divorce practice in Chicago.. Since then, Nanette has been appointed by the Cook County Court to act as a child's representative and guardian ad litem in custody and visitation proceedings and engages in continuous training to maintain this qualification. She has extensive experience working on cases with complex custody issues, including cases with special needs children, mental health issues and international removal. While Nanette works with clients in alternative dispute resolution settings such as collaborative divorce and mediation, the bulk of her work is in traditional litigation.. Prior to practicing law, Nanette obtained her B.S.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University School of Law in Chicago. Her undergraduate studies focused on accounting and finances, providing strong financial acumen that is critical in the handling of high net-worth divorces. She also received training in negotiation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, which has framed her entire approach to the practice of law.. Nanette is viewed as a leading voice among matrimonial lawyers and has been invited to speak at numerous engagements on the topic. She has also written many briefs for the Appellate Court of Illinois and authored multiple articles on family law topics including one that was published in the ISBA Family Law Newsletter regarding non-customary parentage law cases.

Firm: Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove

161 N Clark St, Suite 2600 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Morgan Stogsdill focuses her practice in the areas of family law, divorce and child custody cases, as well as prenuptial agreements.  Ms. Stogsdill is highly experienced in litigation.  When litigation is not required, she negotiates with the parties and/or attorneys for an optimal outcome in amicable and contentious cases.  As a Partner at Beermann, Ms. Stogsdill is qualified to handle all types of family law issues and works to individually tailor the strategy to each client, on a case by case, basis.. Ms. Stogsdill counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage and paternity proceedings, including child custody, support, visitation, property division and all financial issues related to divorce. She also represents clients in post-dissolution matters and civil litigation related to orders of protection.  In 2013, Ms. Stogsdill spent eight (8) days in Houston, Texas at an elite family law trial seminar, the Houston Family Law Trial Institute.Ms. Stogsdill was recently named a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine for many years since 2010; a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40.  In Cook County for the year 2006-2007, the Jury Verdict Reporter listed and published Morgan Stogsdill as an individual attorney who had the third most jury verdicts or jury trials in all of Cook County, including, Chicago, IL.. In addition to being an attorney in the Family Law Department at Beermann Swerdlove; Ms. Stogsdill is a member of the Sports and Entertainment Family Law Division which focuses on celebrities, athletes and other high profile cases.  In addition to her work and charity work, Ms. Stogsdill enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Firm: The Law Office of Robert B. Buchanan

180 N LASALLE ST STE 3700 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

I practice exclusively in family law with experience representing clients across Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, and McHenry counties in Illinois.  I provide counsel to clients in a wide range of matters, including the negotiation and litigation of complex financial disputes, business interests, property valuation and division, maintenance (spousal support), child support, custody and parenting plans, and parentage issues.  In addition, I represent clients in the preparation of prenuptial agreements, in post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modifications of Judgments, and in civil litigation related to orders of protection and domestic violence.. I am first and foremost a planner and problem solver.   Those skills allow me to effectively resolve issues outside of court while maximizing my clients’ control over the outcome and divorce process.  Whether through litigation, attorney assisted mediation, or settlement negotiations, I approach cases from multiple angles and lenses and then tailor an individualized strategy for each client.

Firm: Hall, Rustom & Fritz LLC

432 N. Main Street , East Peoria , Illinois 61611

Practice Areas: Child Custody

I have spent a majority of my legal career in the courtroom as a litigator. Before becoming partner at Hall, Rustom & Fritz, I was fortunate enough to work as an associate for various attorneys in all fields of law which allowed my the opportunity and exposure to litigate all forms of cases: from contract disputes, divorce & child custody, business disputes, criminal law, and real estate litigation.  This experience not only gave my exposure to various areas of the law but also helped establish myself as a known face in front of the judges here in Central Illinois.. I have now taken this vast array of experience and utilized it in my own practice as a partner at Hall, Rustom & Fritz.

1N141 County Farm Road , Winfield , Illinois 60190

Practice Areas: Family, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptials, Alimony

Melissa Fernandez graduated from DePaul University in 2015 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Political Science. Melissa went on to receive her law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 2019 with a certificate in Family Law where she graduated Cum Laude and maintained herself on the Dean’s list for all three years.. From a very young age, Melissa knew that she was passionate about family law. As a child of divorced parents, Melissa brings a unique perspective to the firm having experienced the breakdown of her family at a young age. Melissa prides herself on being able to help families who are going through the same thing as well as counsel and advise clients during the other often difficult and emotional issues associated with family law.. She carried her passion for family law with her to law school where she was heavily involved in DePaul’s family law program. Upon acceptance to DePaul, Melissa received a Dean’s scholarship to help fund her law school education for her outstanding academic performance in undergrad. At DePaul, Melissa was selected to be a Family Law fellow after being awarded the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Scholarship. She also served as Vice President for the Child and Family Law Association and was awarded two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grade in both her Family Law legal drafting and Legal Analysis Research and Communication classes. During law school, Melissa recognized that being an effective advocate for her clients would require her to be well versed in the rules of civil procedure, the rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure. As a result, Melissa competed as a member of DePaul’s Appellate Moot Court team where she displayed a passion for litigation and skill in oral advocacy.Melissa began her legal career as an intern at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago working with clients who were victims of domestic violence. There, she gained extensive experience working with complex financial and interpersonal matters. She then served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Raul Vega in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she assisted Judge Vega in conducting legal research, writing court orders, and assisting pro se litigants. These experiences allowed Melissa to hone her research and writing skills, which have made her an effective advocate in pleadings.. Before joining McSwain, Nagle, and Giese, P.C., Melissa worked at a mid-sized family law firm in Wheaton, Illinois as an associate attorney where she gained experience working with pre decree, post decree, parentage, and child support cases. Melissa is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association.

Firm: The Shaw Law Group, P.C.

201 Hillsboro Avenue , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoption Law, Same Sex Law, Domestic Partnerships, Parental Rights, Custody Law, Visitation Rights, Premarital Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Adult Guardianship, Advance Directives, Elder Guardianship, Guardian Ad Litem, LGBT issues

Firm: Skelton & Wong, P.C.

301 South Center Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Suspension, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family Law, Felonies, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanors, Parole and Probation, Restraining Orders, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations

Firm: Randall A. Wolff & Associates, Ltd.

3325 N. Arlington Heights Road , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60004

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Dog Bites, Head and Spinal Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Litigation, Railroad Accidents, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Family Law, Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Paternity, Premarital Agreements, Spousal Support, Visitation Rights, Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Condominium Law, Cooperative Housing Law, Easements, Landlord and Tenant Law, Residential Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Commercial Bankruptcy, Workers Compensation, Construction Litigation, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability